Tag: DJ Neptune

Popular disc jockey and producer Imohiosen Patrick, professionally known as DJ Neptune, has voiced strong concern over the growing trend of sidelining veteran artistes in the Nigerian music industry.

He claimed that creatives are quickly sidelined once they reach certain milestones in the music industry.

Describing the trend as a structural problem, DJ Neptune noted that in the Western music industries, veterans are allowed to thrive along with newbies.

“In Nigeria, once you reach a certain level they push you aside like, ‘Oya go to that corner, we’re done with you.’ It’s a structural problem. Abroad, the OGs are still as relevant as the newbies. We need to address the structural issues,” he said in a recent interview with Hip TV.

On how he had managed to stay relevant over the years, DJ Neptune said, “Although I don’t plan to do this all my life -when it’s time to take a bow, I will. But what I have just done over the years is that I know when it’s time to re-invent. That’s life. Things are changing so you need to move with the time.”

Popular Nigerian disc jockey, DJ Neptune, has spoken about why artists tend to go broke when they are no longer at the peak of their career.

Speaking on the lifestyle choices of some Nigerian artists, he stated that they fail to invest and use their earnings to live extravagantly.

He stressed the importance of financial responsibility and the dangers of excessive spending without foresight.

“Artistes feel fame is forever; that’s why some of them, while they are at their peak, don’t save up their money, they don’t invest.I was with somebody the other day, and the person was saying these artistes that collect advance payments, they collect it and go and buy Benz. Is that not your future you are driving?”

The DJ who also has songs he has recorded with artistes like Burna Boy, Rema and others reflected on the statement, calling it “deep” and a reality check for many in the industry. He emphasized that fame is often fleeting, and without proper financial planning, many could face challenges when their popularity wanes.

“That’s why I tell some of my colleagues, while you are on top, invest your money. If it’s properties you want to do, just have a side income,” he advised.

Neptune also acknowledged that only a few artistes have the grace to sustain their careers beyond a decade, making it even more crucial to plan for the future.

“It is only a few of us that have the grace to be in the game for more than five, ten years. You are appealing to a certain age group, and if you don’t know how to tone down and switch, you might have missed your way,” he concluded.